“What exercises encourage children to socialize?”
My son 9 years old, and he is shy. I don't want his shyness to stunt his development in any way. What exercises encourage children to socialize?
2 Answers
Shyness is not indicative of poor social or psychological development. Some shy people can get up on stage and perform or excel in smaller safer venues. Focus on their strengths rather than their shyness. Provide encouragement, but try not to express disappointment or judgement when they are uncomfortable. Some people begin as very shy and learn to overcome their reticence with time and support.
I would first make some considerations regarding his attachment style and how secure he feels in himself to talk with other kids. There are some therapeutic considerations which may help him to work on social skill building, as he may be experiencing emotions he does not understand, which can be a barrier for social learning in certain settings.
